King Cobra

 

Challenge A

 

Week 9

 

David Singapogu

 

 

            The King Cobra is a fascinating reptile! It is one of the most legendary deadly animals because of its appalling lethal venom. At first glance, it seems like a regular snake. And like most animals, its first instinct is to run away at all costs. However, if it sees that it cannot escape or it is provoked, it will widen it ribs in it upper body to try to appear bigger. If the enemy still does not back off, it will start to lunge at it. Then it will bite if not left. It is clearly not a good idea to play with this snake!

Lets’ talk about the king cobras’ legendary venom. King cobras have long needle-like fangs. In those fangs dwell one of the most deadly toxins in the world the venom is able to kill a human in 15 minutes! Its venom has been scientifically tested is proved to be more deadly than the black mamba’s venom. Some of the symptoms of this venom are dizziness, fainting, and blurry vision. Sadly most people die before they can get medical care. These animals mean business!

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“King Cobra.” Encyclopedia of Animals, Aug. 2017, p. 1. EBSCOhost, proxy.andersonlibrary.org:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,uid&db=sch&AN=20073438&site=ehost-live.